Deep Sea Dreamscape Group Bicycle Ride
2024-02-10 04:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Visitor Centre, 91 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4G8
Are you feeling stuck indoors due to the cold winter weather? Check out Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society Lantern Festival – a free community-based event that brings people together to make and experience festival art in mid-winter. This event gives people the opportunity to experience the arts in a non-traditional setting and participate in a non-traditional ways. For example, by decorating your bicycle and creating a rolling art installation.
West Kootenay Cycling Coalition has teamed up with lantern festival organizers to include a kinetic component this year!
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 10th
Join our frosty yet fun group ride to Lakeside Park on Saturday, February 10th. Decorate your bike with lights, lanterns or wear a costume. Meet at the Nelson Visitor Centre, Railway Station at 4:30 pm. Enjoy FREE hot chocolate to kick-off our ride (Courtesy City of Nelson and Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health in support of winter cycling). Help reduce waste and bring your own reusable mug. Ride departs at 5:00 pm.
Let us know you’re coming: https://fb.me/e/5YXmV5xcB

Valentines Kootenay Artisan Fair
2024-02-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, BC V1L 6G3, Canada
Find 60 + Handmade vendors at the Prestige Lakeside in Nelson.
$2 at the door
12 and under free.
For our full line up vendors visit us at www.kootenayartisanfair.com

Kootenay Artisan Fair Valentine Event
2024-02-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, BC V1L 6G3, Canada
Over 60 Handmade local vendors at the Prestige in Nelson. Entrance is $2 at the door 12 and under are free. Every thing you need for your sweetheart this Valentine’s. Open Saturday Feb 10th from 10 – 6.

Rewired by Sab Curtis
2024-02-10 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Exhibition Opening Date: January 29, 2024
Artist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2, 2024 at 4PM
Artist Talk @ VISAC: February 10, 2024 at 3 PM. Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.
Exhibition Closing Date: March 7, 2024
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm

Artist Statement
“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”

DIY Valentines Cardmaking
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist, Jenine Lillian, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name, that cashier who always says hi, the trash collectors that brave the elements, your new neighbours and more!
Skills required are suitable for ages 10 and up. Younger participants may need assistance from parents or guardians.

Local Art Studio Opening – Balfour, Green Road
2024-02-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Donna Rodman Art Studio, 1259 Green Road, Balfour, V0G 1C0, Canada
All ages event. By appointment to private home. Tea/wine served. Fine artist in new business with oil canvases and limited edition prints for sale. Content is cultural, abstract realism, eco art, fine oil painting works. Seeking commissions. Community spirit: ideas and donations welcome for Arts Council projects.

Après Ski at The Josie Hotel with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-02-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Ski in or walk in to The Velvet Restaurant at The Josie Hotel, RED Mountain this Saturday for Après Ski with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band. Danceable toe-tapping classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles plus lively Kootenay themed originals.

Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival
2024-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lakeside Park, 1900 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
This year the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival will start with a community lantern parade on Baker Street. Bring a lantern and gather at Hall Street Plaza at 6pm on Friday, February 9th and join with Moving Mosaic Samba Band, the dragon puppet, and other performers for a fun and beautiful procession down Baker Street. On Saturday, February 10th the festival continues with an outdoor gallery at Lakeside Park from 5:00-7:00 pm. Come and enjoy the lantern installations and ambient performances at this beloved community festival. This year’s theme is Deep Sea Dreamscape!

The High Bar Gang – Performing Arts Trail
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:15 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents a unique take on old time bluegrass from Juno nominated BC supergroup The High Bar Gang at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm. Led by Shari Ulrich (fiddle/mandolin) and guitarist Barney Bentall, with Wendy Bird and Kirby Barber’s vocal harmonies, Dave Barber on banjo, Rob Becker on bass, and Colin Nairne on guitar and mandolin, the band’s repertoire stays firmly rooted in the golden age of bluegrass music with songs by the likes of Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and Del McCoury.

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong @ The Royal
2024-02-10 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Vesper Valentine presents the 4th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong on Saturday, Feb 10th at the Royal. Come cheer on all your favourite performers as they pop their pasties, twirl their tassels, dance in drag and sing in sync in a show that is designed to film each performers BEST act in front of a live audience. Come experience an evening of exciting and enticing entertainment that you won’t soon forget!

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2024-02-10 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Get ready for the 5th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong happening Saturday, February 10th The Royal – Nelson . Come cheer on all your favorite performers as they twirl their tassels,dance in Drag and sing in sync at a show that is designed to capture their BEST ACTS on video for festival submissions!

Tickets $25 in advance $30 at the door

Father Funk Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-02-10 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub Presents, in Nelson on Feb 10th from 10pm-2am
Father Funk

With Special Guests
Wes Please
Fatty Cakes

19+

Beauty & The Beast at The Langham
2024-02-11 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Family Movie at The Langham!

In celebration of 2024 as the 50th anniversary of The Langham – Kaslo Cultural Centre we have some exciting events planned throughout the year. Coming up this Sunday is a special presentation of Disney’s Beauty & The Beast staring Emma Watson. Come down dressed up in your fairytale best for a special afternoon of magic and fun for the whole family! This event is open to everyone, donations encouraged. All proceeds will go towards The Langham and the presentation of future events!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-02-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP
2024-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help.
These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin.
To learn more about these grants and how to apply, attend one of our FREE grant-writing workshops. The sessions all take place online through Zoom. See the schedule for all sessions here.
REGISTER FOR TODAY’S SESSION HERE.
Before you attend a session, we encourage you to watch the following video. Then come to the session with your questions.
VIEW THIS VIDEO BEFORE ATTENDING A SESSION.
If you have questions about your specific project, rather than the programs themselves, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-02-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

OPEN MIC COMEDY
2024-02-14 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Wed Feb 14th 6:30pm at The Royal in Nelson
VALENTINES EDITION
Open mic comedy with a seasonal flair!
To sign up visit @kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$10 at the door

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, Canada
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?

We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.

The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.

Dancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Duo Concertante
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
On Valentine’s Day, partners in life and music, Duo Concertante will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Violinist
From Newfoundland, Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built a musical legacy in Canada. They will delight audiences with an evening of music for violin and piano.

Creston Concert Society presents Piano Heist!
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kootenay River Auditorium, Creston
Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters, and performers of the past 400 years, and the technology of the 21st century – their vitual orchestra (Dougie), Nico and Patrick deliver everything from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie, from romantic piano ballads to 80’s keyboard synth battles in their show Piano Heist! What ensues is a mishmash of theatrical wonder, comedy, audience participation, heartfelt stories, a pinch of history, and a world of musical madness. Advance tickets currently available at crestonauditorium.tickit.ca for $30 adult, $15 youth, and Fly in the Fibre and Kingfisher Books two weeks prior to performance. $35 adult and $15 youth at the door.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-02-15 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Pollination Pathways Speaker Series
2024-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks.

February 15 topics:
– Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks
– Milkweed and Monarchs in the West Kootenay

Stay and explore the Elevation exhibition, which includes additional research from KNPS, as well as specimens, stories, artifacts, maps, and incredible art pieces that speak to the peaks and valleys of life in a mountain town.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

JESSE ROPER W/ GUESTS
2024-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required
– At Spiritbar, in nelson, on Feb 15th, @7pm
– Jesse Roper is a Canadian blues musician from Victoria, British Columbia

Slocan Ramblers
2024-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Golden Civic Centre, 806 10th Avenue S, Golden, BC
The Toronto-based Slocan Ramblers are one of the hottest bluegrass bands in Canada, and their newest release, Up The Hill and Through The Fog, has been getting stellar reviews. If you love roots music, this trio’s a must-see.

Porsche Hood Collab: A Display of Art and Generosity
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Prepare to be amazed as Art Gallery Kimberley showcases the coolest Porsche hood ever seen! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Calgary artists Michele Doucette and Rita Thorp, this one-of-a-kind artwork will make an appearance in the gallery during FLANNEL FEST. The Porsche hood, generously donated byPorsche Centre Calgary, represents a fusion of automotive excellence and artistic originality. Visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to witness this masterpiece in the Kootenays, making it a must-see event for art and car enthusiasts alike. In addition, this remarkable creation serves a noble purpose. The Porsche hood will be raffled off at Michele and Rita’s art exhibition at the Porsche Centre in Calgary in May, with proceeds benefiting CUPS Calgary, an organisation dedicated to supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations.Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary exhibit! Join us at Art Gallery Kimberley on Friday, February 16th; Saturday, February 17th; and Sunday, February18th.

Lucas Myers in ROOF at The Langham
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Tickets on sale now! Lucas Myers live with his new show “ROOF” at The Langham Feb 16th, 17th & 18th. Weaving together elements of stand-up comedy, physical theatre and Lucas Myers’ trademark brand of observational humor, ROOF is a show you don’t want to miss. Tickets $25 at Sunnyside & Willow or email langham@netidea.com.

ONEIRO SPECTRA, Presented by The Circus Acts Insomnaics
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Circus Acts Insomniacs Present ONEIRO SPECTRA
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A multidimensional performance art experience bringing dreams to life
at The Capitol Theatre
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“Oneiro Spectra” is an immersive theater experience that brings dreams to life, exploring surreal landscapes and emotional narratives inspired by the subconscious. Through captivating aerial performances, musical collaboration, and improvisational dance, the show delves into the mysteries of the human mind and the complex emotions that shape us. This unique production offers a perspective on mental well-being, where reality blurs with imagination, and dreams intertwine with nightmares.
A collaborative show from Circus Acts Insomniacs with guests:
CIRCUS ACTS INSOMNIACS
(Aerial & Dance Featured Performances)
ADRIAN WAGNER
(Live Music Production)
MAT THE HUMAN
(Cyr Wheel)
HUSH HUSH
(Movement Art)
NOTOK
(Movement Art)
ALEGRIA AERIAL
(Aerial arts)
ANDREA LEGG
(Aerial Silks)
AZZAYLEA
(Aerial Silks)
SHY TIGER
(Corde lisse)
RUNEKEY
(Music Production & Performance)
BLAIR LEAMEN
(Poetry)
Shadow Arts by Heather Dawn Sparks
TWO NIGHTS – Feb 16th & 17th
Doors @ 7:00 PM – Show at 7:30 PM
Tickets $40 – available at the Capitol Theatre or online capitoltheatre.ca
All ages show – Parental discretion recommended. Please be advised of strobe lights, smoke effects, dark themes and non-traditional soundscapes.

HEAVY AIRSHIP; A LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE
2024-02-16 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
HEAVY AIRSHIP is made up of four long time friends that play the music of the iconic band, Led Zeppelin!
You don’t want to miss it!
